diathermy

/ˌdaɪəˈθʌrmi/
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Definitions of diathermy
  1. noun
    a method of physical therapy that involves generating local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents
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    a method of therapy that involves physical or electrical therapeutic treatment
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